How to pronounce quadranscentennial
Say it like KWAH-drun-sen-ten-ee-ul. Quadranscentennial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAH).
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- KWAH
- drun
- sen
- ten
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quadranscentennial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- drunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- senKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quadranscentennial
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KWOD-run-sen-TEN-ih-ul.
What does quadranscentennial mean?
- The twenty-fifth anniversary of an event or happening.
- Occurring every twenty-five years.
- Of or related to a twenty-five-year period.
Where does quadranscentennial come from?
From Latin quadrāns (“quarter”) + centennis (“100-year”) + -ālis.
Questions about saying quadranscentennial
How do you pronounce quadranscentennial?
Say KWAH-drun-sen-ten-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɑdrənsɛnˌtɛniəl/. In British English it is /ˈkwɒdrənsɛnˈtɛnɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quadranscentennial?
Quadranscentennial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAH). Broken into parts: KWAH · drun · sen · ten · ee · ul.
Is quadranscentennial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkwɒdrənsɛnˈtɛnɪəl/ (KWOD-run-sen-TEN-ih-ul).